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Mexican Taco Rice Skillet
This Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet is a hearty, one-pan, under 30 minute meal. Mexican Taco Skillet is loaded with seasoned ground beef, uncooked rice, and diced tomatoes—then simmered in a savory blend of beef broth and spices until perfectly tender and topped with melted cheese.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 388 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 large onion (finely diced)
- 1 Jalapeño (diced, OPTIONAL)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 Tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- (1) 10-ounce can Rotel Tomatoes (with green chilies or petite diced tomatoes)
- (1) 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese or Mexican Cheese blend (shredded)
- cilantro (chopped)
Toppings:
- Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo, Salsa, Guacamole *
Instructions
- Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, onion, jalapeno (if using), salt, and pepper, and brown the ground beef until fully cooked and no longer pink and the onions are softened. Drain any excess grease if needed. Stir in taco seasoning and garlic powder.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, canned diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Add the uncooked rice, stirring so the rice is fully submerged.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let cook for 18–20 minutes (longer if using brown rice). Check periodically to ensure the skillet doesn’t run dry. Add a splash more broth if needed.
- Once the rice is tender, sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover for another minute or two, until cheese melts. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with sour cream or Mexican crema, hot sauce, salsa or pico de Gallo, and even guacamole.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with sour cream or Mexican crema, hot sauce, salsa or pico de Gallo, and even guacamole.
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Notes
- Topping Ideas:
- Homemade SalsaPico de GalloHomemade Guacamole
Nutrition Information
Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
818mg
(34%)
Potassium
405mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
522IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
292mg
(29%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 818mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 405mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 522IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 292mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.